Wine Tech Study Guide

Question 1

Cremant d’Alsace

Answer 1

Winery: Camille Braun
Appellation: Cremant d’Alsace
Varietal: 70% Pinot Blanc (High acid/Low sugar) / 30% Auxerrois
Vintage: NV
Cuvee: N/A

Side Notes
Nose: Melon, Crisp Yellow Apple, Not Super Aromatic
Palette: Very tart, Not Complex, Crisp, Light, Straight Foward

Question 2

Brut Champagne

Answer 2

Winery: R.H. Coutier
Appellation: AOP Champagne
Varietal: 75% Pinot Noir / 25% Chardonnay
Vintage: NV
Cuvee: Brut Tradition

Side Notes
Nose: Bruised Fruit, Bread, Croissant, Stale Beer, Yellow Apple
Palette: Crisp, Nice Finish

Question 3

Brut Rose Champagne

Answer 3

Winery: Champagne Collet
Appellation: AOP Champagne
Varietal: 50% Pinot Noir / 40% Chardonnay / 10% Meunier
Vintage: NV
Cuvee: Brut Rose

Side Notes
Nose: Bread, Complex, Light Red Fruit
Palette: Tart/Fruity and Dry, More Rich

Question 4

Muscadet Sevre et Maine

Answer 4

(French White)
Winery: Domaine Chereau Carre
Appellation: Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine
Varietal: Melon de Bourgogne
Vintage: 2019
Cuvee: Chateau l’Oiseliniere de la Ramee

Side Notes
Nose: Green Apple, Lemony, Melony
Palette: Light, Crisp

Similar to a Pinot Grigio
Lightest Expression

Question 5

Alsace Pinot Gris

Answer 5

(French White)
Winery: Emile Beyer
Appellation: Alsace AOP
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2021
Cuvee: Tradition

Side Notes
Nose: Pineapple
Palette: Tart (Fruity), Dry, More Minerality

Question 6

2x Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 6

(French White)
Winery: Rahpael Midoir
Appellation: AOP Touraine
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2020
Cuvee: Sauvignon

Side Notes
Nose: Grassy, Chalky/Minerality, Yellow Pear

Neighbor to Sancerre

(California Wine)
Winery: Goosecross
Appellation: Napa Valley
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2022
Cuvee: N/A

Side Notes
Nose: A lot more sweet/fruity
Palette:

Complex, Similar to a New Zealand Wine, Tart, Crisp, Aromatic

Question 7

Moscofilero

Answer 7

(Greece Wine)
Winery: Domaine Skouras
Appellation: PGI Peloponesse
Varietal: 100% Moscofilero
Vintage: 2021
Cuvee: N/A

Side Notes
Nose: Sweet, Aromatic Lingers
Palette: Dry, Medium Body, Long Finish

Great for sushi/fresh fish

Question 8

Albarino

Answer 8

(Spanish White)
Winery: Pazo de Lusco
Appellation: DO Rias Baixas
Varietal: 100% Albarino
Vintage: 2021
Cuvee: N/A

Side Notes
Nose: Tangerine, Nectarine, Salty
Palette: Crisp, Refreshing, Minerality

The balance of Pinot Grit and Chardonnay (Texture)

Question 9

2x Chardonnay

Answer 9

(French White)
Winery: Vignerons Reunis
Appellation: AOP Montagny
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020
Cuvee: N/A

Side Notes
Nose: Orchid Fruit, Baked Apple, Pears, Caramel
Palette: Not Sugary Sweet, Long Finish, Medium Body, Not as Tart (oak barreling)

Elegant, from Cote d’Or

(California White)
Winery: Napa Cellar
Appellation: Napa Valley
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2021
Cuvee: N/A

Side Notes
Nose: Buttery, Baked Apple
Palette: Powerful

Question 10

Coteaux Varois en Provence

Answer 10

(Rose)
Winery: Chateau Margui
Appellation: AOP Coteaux Varois en Provence
Varietal: Grenach / Cinsault / Cabernet / Syrah
Vintage: 2022
Cuvee: N/A

Side Notes
Nose: Strawberry, Wild Rhubarb, Pink Flowers, Smells Tart
Palette: Fruity, Dry

French are master blenders

Question 11

Chinon Rose

Answer 11

(Rose)
Winery: Domaine Charles Jouget
Appellation: AOP Chinon Rose
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2021
Cuvée: N/A

Question 12

Gamay

Answer 12

(French Red)
Winery: Marcel Lapierre
Appellation: Morgon AOP
Varietal: 100% Gamay
Vintage: 2021
Cuvee: Morgon

Side Notes
Notes: Dark Cherry, Light Earthy
Palette: Spice, Herbal, Not Drying, Fruity, Plush/Supple, Light, Easy going

Approachable, Low Tannins, Not too Tart

Question 13

3x Pinot Noir

Answer 13

(French Red)
Winery: Jacques Girardin
Appellation: Santenay AOP
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2019
Cuvee: Maladiere

Side Notes
Nose: Earthy, Cherry
Palette: Subdued, Touch Earthy, Medium Body, Tart

Not something most restaurants cant pour by the glass

(Oregon American Pinot Noir)
Winery: Stoller
Appellation: Willemette Valley AVA
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2021
Cuvee: N/A

Side Notes
Nose: Bright, Fresh, Fruity

(California American Pinot Noir)
Winery: Soliste
Appellation: Sonoma Coast AVA
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2017
Cuvee: Soliste

Question 14

Grenache/Carignan

Answer 14

(Spanish Red Wine)
Winery: Vendrell Rived
Appellation: Montsant
Varietal: 80% Garnacha / 20% Carinena
Vintage: 2018
Cuvee: Sere

Side Notes
Nose: Darker fruit, blackberry
Palette: Med-heavy Body, Tannic

Question 15

Grenache/Syrah

Answer 15

(Rhone Red Wine)
Winery: Domaine Chaume-Arnaud
Appellation: Cotes du Rhone AOP
Varietal: 80% Grenache / 20% Cinsault
Vintage: 2021
Cuvee: Le Petit Coquet

Side Notes
Nose: Complex smell, Almost subtle leather

Question 16

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 16

(American Cabernet/Blend)
Winery: Hedges Family Estate
Appellation: Red Mountain AVA
Varietal: 80% Cabernet / 8% Merlot / 3% Franc / 5% Malbec / 3% Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2019
Cuvee: Estate

Side Notes
Nose: Sweet Tobacco, Dark Fruits
Palette: Mouth Coating

Question 17

Moscato d’Asti

Answer 17

Winery: Tenuta Olin Bauda
Appellation: Moscato d’Asti DOCG
Varietal: 100% Moscato
Vintage: 2016
Cuvée: Centive

Side Notes
Nose: Peach, Honey Suckle
Palette: Sweet, Lower Alcohol, Not Overly Sweet, Well with Spicy Food

Question 18

Sauternes

Answer 18

Winery: Chateau Laribotte
Appellation: AOP Sauternes
Varietal: Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc/Muscadelle
Vintage: 2018
Cuvée: N/A

Question 19

Madeira

Answer 19

Winery: Vinhos Barbeita/Rare Wine Co.
Appellation: Madeira
Varietal: Malmsey/Malvasia
Vintage: NV
Cuvée: New York

Side Notes
Palette: Lush, Well paired with Savory, Deeply honey,